Polish kit



Feb. 26, 1963 R. w. HALBACH POLISH KIT Filed Sept. 11. 1961 58/A/VENTOR.' RT MAH/amaca, 3,/ l l M14 United States Patent O 3,078,495POLISH KIT Robert W. Halhach, 415 WCU Bldg., Quincy, Ill. Filed sept.11, 1961, ser. No. 137,463 4 Claims. (Cl. 15258) The present inventionrelates generally to Ithe polishing art, and more particularlytopolishing kits.

In brief, the present invention comprises a compact polish kit of wideuse potential. Within an outer casing is disposed a folded polish boxholder which includes a ring of resilient material within which isdisposed a conventional box or tin of paste polish. A dauber-polishermitten is disposed on top of the resilient ring and closes the same whenthe holder is folded and dis-posed within the casing. This relationshipof dauber-polisher mitten and resilient ring permits the top of thepolish box to be discarded once it is opened for use without danger ofdrying out of the polish. The box may contain shoe polish or other pastepolishes.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a novelpolish kit which is compact and is adapted for many uses.

Another object is to provide a novel polish kit which is adapted to befolded into a compact package when not in use and which is constructedto close the box of paste polish against drying out without the use ofthe standard top.

Another object is to provide a novel polish kit which can be readilyopened and closed and which, upon once being opened and the top of thepolish box discarded, is ready for instant use.

Another object is to provide a novel polish kit which expedites the useof the polish and which reduces to a minimum the normal mess involved inhome polishing of shoes, belts, and other items.

Other objects are to provide a novel polish kit which is relativelyinexpensive, which can be readily used at home or in travel, which issimple in structure, yet sturdy, and which otherwise fullills theobjects and advantages sought therefor.

The foregoing objects and advantages are apparent from the followingdescription taken with the accompanying drawing, in which:

vFIGURE l is a plan View of a polish kit incorporating the principles ofthe present invention;

FIGURE 2 is a plan view of the polish box or can holder in closedposition removed from the casing;

FIGURE 3 is a plan view of the polish can holder in open positionshowing the dauber-polisher mitten in folded position on top of the canof polish;

lFIGURE 4 is a view similar to FIGURE 3 with the dauber-polisher mittenremoved, a portion of the lid o-f the holder being broken away forconservation of space;

FIGURE 5 is a view of the dauber-polisher mitten in open positionshowing the polishing side;

lFIGURE 6 is a view similar to FIGURE 5, but showing the dauber side ofthe dauber-polisher mitten;

FIGURE 7 is a side elevational View of a resilient ring which surroundsthe polish can;

FIGURE 8 is a view of the blank from which the polish can holder isformed;

FIGURE 9 is an enlarged cross-sectional View taken on substantially theline 9-49 of FIGURE l; and

FIGURE l0 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken on substantially theline 10-10 of FIGURE l.

Referring to the drawing more particularly by reference numerals, 12indicates generally a polish kit constructed in accordance with theteaching of the present invention. The kit 12 comprises a casing 14 ofthe configuration shown in the drawing having an opening 16 at one side,

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a polish can holder 18, a dauber-polish boot 20, a resilient or elasticring or sleeve 22, and a can or box of polish 24.

It is clear by reference to FIGURES S, l0, that the polish can holder 18is formed of a strip of cardboard, or the like, folded to provide abottom 26, an intermediate layer 28, a lid 3G, an end 32, adjacent ends34 and 36, and a return anchoring portion 38. An annular opening 4t) isformed'in the intermediate layer 23 which receives the resilient ring22, as is clear from FIGURES 9 and l0.

As illustrated, the polish box 24 is conventional, such as a tin of shoepolish, and comprises a round main body 42 and a top 44, the latterbeing shown in FIGURE 4. The polish box 24 is snugly disposed within theresilient ring 22, both items resting upon the bottom 26 of the holder18.

The dauber-polish mittel' Z9 is of the configuration illustrated in thedrawing and includes a cloth side 46 for polishing and a second side 48of plastic material on which is secured by sewing, or the like, a daubercloth 5t). One end 52 of the boot 20 is open for insertion of a hand.

`It will be understood that the kit 12 is sold with the polish can 24closed and the dauber-polish mitten 26 folded on top with the daubercloth 56 disposed within the resilient ring 22, as is shown in FIGURES 9and l0. Once the can 24 of polish is opened, the top 44 may bediscarded, since the dauber-polish mitten 20 fits snugly over the top ofthe resilient ring 22 when the holder 1S is closed and inthe casing 14.The polish in the can 24 will not dry out any faster than it does in theclosed can.

It is manifest that it is a simple procedure to open, use, and close thekit 12. The usual method of polishing shoes, for example, is reduced -toa minimum, since it is only necessary to slip the mitten 2? on the hand,daub some polish onto the shoes, reverse the mitten 20, polish theshoes, return the mitten Ztl to its resting position, and close the kit12. It is unnecessary to touch the polish can 24 or the polish with thehands at any time.

As illustrated, the resilient ring 22 is maintained in position throughfrictional engagement with the edge of the opening 4b. If desired, theresilient ring 22 may be secured by adhesive to the bottom 26 of theholder 1S. Similarly, the polish can 24 is maintained in positionthrough frictional engagement of the outside with the interior of theresilient ring 22. This engagement is normally that between the standardbead of the polish can 24 and the resilient ring 22.

It is clear that the holder 18 may take various forms. However, theconfiguration illustrated is a preferred one and fulfills the requiredobjectives.

It is clear that there has been provided a polish kit which fulfills theobjects and advantages sought therefor.

It is to be understood that the foregoing description and theaccompanying drawing have been given by way of illustration and example.lt is also to be understood that changes in form of the elements,rearrangement of parts or substitution of elements, which will beobvious to those skilled in the art, are contemplated as within thescope of the present invention, which is limited only by the claimswhich follow.

What is claimed is:

Il. In combination, a polish kit comprising a casing and a removableinsert in said casing comprising a polish paste can holder including abottom panel, a top panel, a wide end panel connecting said bottom andtop panels, an intermediate panel, a narrow end panel connecting saidbottom panel and said intermediate panel, and a narrow end panelconnected to said intermediate panel and engaging said wide end paneland said bottom panel, said intermediate panel including an opening, aresilient sleeve mounted in said opening and engaging said bottom panel,a lidless can of polish in said sleeve frictionally engaged emessethereby, said can being of a depth less than said sleeve, and a polishcloth disposed over said sleeve and can, said top panel engaging saidpolish cloth and maintaining the same in sealing engagement with saidsleeve, whereby when said removable insert is removed from said casingsaid can of polish is ready for immediate use.

2. In combination, a polish lcit comprising a casing, a foldable pastepolish can holder disposed in and removable from said casing, saidholder including means for holding a resilient sleeve, a resilientsleeve in said holder engaged by said holding means, a can of pastepolish within said resilient sleeve maintained therein by engagementtherewith, said can being Without a top, and means substantially sealingsaid can when said holder is in folded position.

3. In combination, a polish kit comprising a casing, and a foldableremovable insert in said casing comprising a paste polish holderincluding a resilient sleeve of a depth substantially that of a can ofpaste polish, means supporting said sleeve with one end closed, a can ofpaste polish within said sleeve in frictional engagement therewith,removable means closing the other end of said inrr said sleeve with oneend closed, a can of paste polish Within said sleeve in frictionalengagement therewith, said can of paste polish having the top removed,removable means closing the other end of said sleeve to substantiallyseal the area occupied by said can of paste polish, and

Y movable means maintaining said removable means in position while saidinsert is in said easing.

.References Cited in the tile of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS'249,336 Goldthwait Nov. 8, i881 1,146,130 BuX-ton July 13, 19152,l93,3l4 Deems Mar. l2, 1940

2. IN COMBINATION, A POLISH KIT COMPRISING A CASING, A FOLDABLE PASTE POLISH CAN HOLDER DISPOSED IN AND REMOVABLE FROM SAID CASING, SAID HOLDER INCLUDING MEANS FOR HOLDING A RESILIENT SLEEVE, A RESILIENT SLEEVE IN SAID HOLDER ENGAGED BY SAID HOLDING MEANS, A CAN OF PASTE POLISH WITHIN SAID RESILIENT SLEEVE MAINTAINED THEREIN BY ENGAGEMENT THEREWITH, SAID CAN BEING WITHOUT A TOP, AND MEANS SUBSTANTIALLY SEALING SAID CAN WHEN SAID HOLDER IS IN FOLDED POSITION. 